Dripsey railway station

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Dripsey
General information
Location County Cork
Ireland
Coordinates 51°55′05″N8°43′05″W / 51.918°N 8.718°W / 51.918; -8.718
History
Original company Cork and Muskerry Light Railway
Pre-grouping Cork and Muskerry Light Railway
Post-grouping Great Southern Railways
Key dates
19 March 1888Station opens
31 December 1934Station closes

Dripsey railway station was on the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway in County Cork, Ireland.

Contents

History

The station opened on 19 March 1888.

Passenger services were withdrawn on 31 December 1934. [1]

Routes

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Gurteen   Cork and Muskerry Light Railway
Cork-Coachford
  Kilmurry

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References

  1. "Dripsey" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 7 May 2012.